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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,059.62, 19,401.74 and 8,093.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,059.62, 19,401.74 and 8,093.20 is: 11,168.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,059.62 : 19,401.74 = 8,093.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,059.62/19,401.74 = 8,093.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,059.62x = 19,401.74 × 8,093.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,059.62x = 157,022,162.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,022,162.17/14,059.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,168.31

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